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When we consider Microsoft Intune Endpoint Privilege Management as a solution, we have a very real problem that’s being solved. Admin rights. Technical solutions are there to solve a problem, right? Without a problem, a solution is just a gimmick – a token – a gesture, at best. As Bill Gates is said to have…

In this guide I’ll show you how to install the Azure Arc agent on Windows Server using the Azure Portal onboarding flow and PowerShell scripts. You’ll also learn about the Azure Connected Machine Agent (CMA), tray icon visibility, proxy configurations, and advanced troubleshooting techniques. For those managing hybrid environments with Linux, don’t miss my complementary article on Installing Azure Arc Agent on Linux to achieve a unified management strategy….

Second only to Generative AI, cybersecurity is top of mind for organizations across the globe. But with Microsoft’s rapid release approach to cloud-based and cloud-enabled security features, how do you make sure you have the basics covered? In this short guide, we’ll walk through the first 4 steps you should consider when implementing or securing…

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become important for user security within Active Directory environments. By implementing additional verification steps, MFA makes it more difficult for adversaries to gain unauthorized access and it is essential for any organization aiming to secure its Active Directory infrastructure. However, despite investing heavily on MFA to stop cyberattacks, top research reports…

Managing hybrid cloud environments can feel like taming a multi-headed beast. With diverse management tools, inconsistent security policies, and resources spread across on-premises, public clouds, and edge environments, the complexity is daunting. Azure Arc rises to this challenge, bringing together centralized governance, automation, and a single control plane for seamless management of your hybrid infrastructure….

The types of cyberattacks bad actors gravitate to haven’t changed – only their sophistication. Phishing attacks are more popular than they’ve ever been. Chiefly, because of how accessible they’ve become through AI and machine learning. Staying ahead of modern-day cyber attacks will require organizations to fight fire with fire. This means adopting an AI-driven strategy…

How do you add a new domain controller (DC) to your existing Active Directory (AD) domain? In this post, I will show you how to quickly add a new DC to AD. This article applies to: Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2016 Check the domain and forest functional…

In this guide, I’ll show you how to add a new forest to your existing Active Directory environment. There may be compliance or security requirements dictating you add a new forest. This article applies to: Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. However, just a note, you can add…

In this guide I’ll show you how to add a child domain to an existing forest. If you have, for example, contoso.com as your single Active Directory forest domain, you may want to add some logical separation. You can add a child domain, corp.contoso.com, to your forest during the DC promotion wizard. This article applies…

This guide explores the PowerShell Trim methods in detail, with real-world examples and practical tips on how to use each method effectively in PowerShell scripts. Effective string handling in PowerShell is a cornerstone of clean, efficient scripting, especially when handling user input, log data, or file paths. In PowerShell scripting, precision in string manipulation is vital for cross-platform efficiency, making methods like Trim, TrimStart, and TrimEnd indispensable tools for…